2015 Dacia Duster Gets Styling Upgrades

The latest edition of the Dacia Duster has been enhanced and now benefits from a package of styling and trim upgrades. The range of 2015 Duster vehicles include two- and four-wheel-drive models that are based on three trim levels and two engines. The entry-level is called Access and it is driven by the 105 hp 1.6-litre 16-valve petrol engine. The mid-range trim is dubbed as Ambiance while the top-grade – Lauréate. Both they have a 107 hp (109 hp on 4x4 versions) 1.5-litre dCi 110 turbodiesel power unit.

The new Dacia model gets a stylish chrome front grille made up of two layers of four small intakes surrounding brand's logo. There are also ‘Duster' branded roof bars, which are chromed on Lauréate models. At the back of the vehicle, a black tailgate trim with ‘Duster' branding sits above the number plate. In addition, there are five new metallic colours offered for the model: Mercury, Khaki, Pearl Black, Slate Grey and Cinnamon.

The Lauréate trims run on new Tyrol 16-inch alloy wheels and also features body-coloured door handles and dark metal door mirror casings. There is new upholstery and seats for every model. Access versions are finished in Hassium cloth, Ambiance in Osmium cloth and Lauréate in Rhodium cloth with ‘Duster' lettering.In contrast with the top of the range trim, the highlights on Access model are 16-inch Eiger steel wheels, remote locking, a Thatcham-approved engine immobiliser, electric front windows, anti-lock brakes with Emergency Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control, a Tyre Pressure Monitor, four airbags, an ECO driving mode and gearshift indicator and a four-speed heating and ventilation system.

Duster Access features standard body-coloured bumpers, black door handles and Duster-branded roof bars and bumpers. Glacier White is the sole colour, while the 4x4 version has a centre differential lock with 2WD, Auto and Lock modes. The next Ambiance version gets Matterhorn 16-inch steel wheels, satin chrome door handles, a chrome gearlever insert and instrument surrounds, a radio/CD player with AUX and USB sockets and Bluetooth, front foglights, a height-adjustable driver's seat and a 60:40 split rear seat.